Endangered Species
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Kashmir’s hangul is on the brink of extinction despite protected status, push to increase population
It is the only surviving subspecies of red deer in the Indian subcontinent and is also genetically unique.
Sneha Mahale
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How the European Union is driving the tuna population in Indian Ocean towards collapse
Through their numbers and influence, EU lobbyists have stymied efforts to impose appropriate catch quotas and limit the use of destructive fishing gear.
Malavika Vyawahare
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Endangered whale sharks are getting stranded on Andhra’s shores – and dying
The state’s shores are heavily industrialised with busy ports and fishing operations, complicating efforts to save the species.
Almaas Masood
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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In India, habitat loss may be forcing a formerly monogamous bird to form breeding trios
A new study has discovered a novel social unit among sarus cranes.
Kasturi Das
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Thousands of birds are dying every year in Kutch after colliding with power lines
Once considered a paradise for birds, is the region turning into their graveyard?
Ronak Gajjar
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A second vulture-safe drug offers hope for the dwindling population of scavengers in India
Diclofenac continues to threaten the region’s remaining vultures. So scientists have come up with another alternative.
Athar Parvaiz
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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In Assam, the rare Barca snakehead fish is on the brink of extinction
Since it is an ornamental fish, it is in high demand in the international market and is susceptible to illegal trade.
Anuraag Baruah
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One in three species of sharks and rays is nearing extinction because of overfishing
Research shows that establishing fishing quotas and closing some areas to fishing can help rebuild threatened populations.
Wade VanderWright, The Conversation, Nicholas Dulvy, The Conversation & Samantha Sherman, The Conversation
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In Bhutan, the world’s rarest heron is on the brink of extinction
With as few as 50 of the species left on Earth, their continued decline is alarming.
Dawa Gyelmo
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Scientists are hoping to develop a vaccine – for the world’s most endangered species of penguin
There are only 4,000 yellow-eyed penguins left in the wild.
Vartul Sangal, The Conversation
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Tightening the ban on a cow medicine can save India’s vultures
In just over a decade, crores of vultures have died from kidney failure after feeding on cattle carcasses laced with an anti-inflammatory drug.
Nikhil Eapen
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In Tripura, the spectacled leaf monkey is facing a dire future because of rubber plantations
Scientists worry over the change in the endangered goggle-eyed primates’ food ecology.
Shatabdi Chakrabarti
The Field
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings